Antonio Salvalaio 1455 - 1465

This 15th-century bronze medal, created by Petrecino of Florence, features a portrait of Antonio Salvalaio in profile. Dating from 1455-1465, the medal showcases the artist's skill in capturing likeness through fine detail, as seen in the subject's facial features and headwear. The inscription around the perimeter, "ANTONIVS SALVALAIO," identifies the individual depicted. This piece, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is a prime example of Renaissance portraiture, demonstrating the growing interest in individual representation during this period.